Colton's birthday happened in the middle of the week, so we celebrated that day with the traditional birthday pancake shaped like a "1" for the birthday boy.
And we hung the decorations for the upcoming party early.
Of course everyone gets a birthday pancake around here!
After our pancakes we headed out to Moody Gardens for the Dinosaurs Alive exhibit. We saw huge life size dinosaurs, lots of roaring, and there was even digging for dinosaur bones. Everyone had a great time, and our fearless one year old didn't bat an eyelash at the roaring dinosaurs!
That weekend we had his official family party. We were a smaller group this year, and we really missed the family that couldn't make it.
Everyone joined in for throwing the cast net and catching lots of fish.
I had lots of pictures of family, but there was too much movement in them. Aunt Lisa and Grandma sat still long enough for me to snap a great shot of them.
I also got a great shot of Laura and Danny.
Of course the most entertaining part of the first birthday party is watching them eat cake for the first time. Here is the before picture of Colton's cake.
When we sang to him, he acted so shy and silly. He really knows how to make expressive faces.
The first bites, yummmmm!
And done. I can't believe he ate all of that!
I can't believe my baby is one. Where did this first year go. Precious Colton, God gave you to us at a time that your sweet smile, gentleness, and cuddles have been heaven sent. You are truly a gift from God, and we are so amazingly blessed to be your family. Happy birthday little man.
